Braids Interview on Side B

Braids are kicking off 2011 by releasing their long-awaited debut album Native Speaker, a startling unique pop record that was recorded and produced entirely by the Montreal quartet. Beyond making a great record, the band is also hands-down one of Canada's strongest live acts right now. I met up with them this past summer during a sort of mini-tour, which took them as far as New York City. Here's some of our conversation.

(Live footage courtesy of Jordan Allan)

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[entityforeclosure]

put away the pipe. bro

[heidistandell]

Great interview, guys. Watched the earlier one and can see how far you've all grown as people and musicians. Native Speaker is a wonderful work (both the album and the song)!

[willlliw]

1:25 such a dumb comment

[pinkphlegm]

omg stunning

[poopoojohnson]

This band just knows what's up.

[kirmokin2]

awesome pipe, not as cool as mine though

[runeodk]

just awesome! thanks for sharing this